Artwork
Silhouet van een vrouw
Silhouet van een vrouw is an unspecified painting by the Neoclassicist artist John Miers. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Silhouet van een vrouw is a plaster portrait created in 1806 by John Miers, featuring a woman's profile in silhouette. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman, portrayed in profile, with her hair styled in an updo and adorned with a decorative element, conveying elegance and sophistication.
Technique & Style
The silhouette is executed in a dark color against a white background, within a black oval frame with gold accents. The composition emphasizes simplicity and refinement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1806 by John Miers, the work has been acquired by the Rijksmuseum, where it is currently held.
Context
As a silhouette portrait, it reflects a popular 18th- and early 19th-century artistic trend, characterized by profile depictions often associated with elegance and formality.
Legacy
While specific impact or influence of 'Silhouet van een vrouw' on broader art historical narratives is not prominently documented, it contributes to the understanding of early 19th-century portrait practices and the work of John Miers.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Miers made plaster portraits of British and South American sitters in the early 1800s.
